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Why history is already stacked against Lando Norris’ 2026 title defence
History, regulation resets, and team dynamics all mean that defending a maiden championship is rarely straightforward.
What we learned about each team from Barcelona F1 2026 shakedown
All teams bar one, Williams, headed for Barcelona to get a first feel for their new-look F1 2026 machines.
Oscar Piastri ‘excited’ for F1 2026 season after Martin Brundle predicts ‘vengeance’
Martin Brundle: “I think he’ll come back with a vengeance, to be honest."
Martin Brundle: Oscar Piastri will return ‘with a vengeance’ in F1 2026
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Lando Norris embraces number ’1’ in surreal McLaren MCL40 debut
For Lando Norris, being World Champion, and running with the number '1', is still sinking in.
McLaren MCL40 reveals next-level aero design in Barcelona
There's more than meets the eye with the McLaren MCL40, as the team have got straight down to business with a car that has a number of interesting details
Oscar Piastri confirms ‘fuel-systems issue’ behind curtailed McLaren MCL40 debut
Oscar Piastri made his first on-track appearance of 2026 on Thursday.
McLaren sets out Barcelona and Bahrain test plans with ‘no nasties’ found
With "no nasties" cropping up on the McLaren MCL40, Rob Marshall set out the plan for the week and beyond.
Lando Norris reveals the key performance change driving F1 2026 cars
Lando Norris completed 77 laps of the Barcelona circuit as the McLaren MCL40 broke covers on Day Three.
Mercedes impresses as Day 3 of Barcelona testing draws to a close
Running has drawn to a close in Barcelona, with unofficial times suggesting Mercedes performed well...
McLaren MCL40 debuts with Norris running number ‘1’ as Audi stops in Barcelona
McLaren and Lando Norris joined the morning action on Day 3 in Barcelona.
McLaren outlines Barcelona testing plans after sitting out first two days
McLaren is set to begin its Barcelona test programme on Wednesday...
Hadjar fastest on Day 1 of Barcelona testing as Aston Martin confirms plans – roundup
Monday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!
Alex Palou disputes McLaren $12m damages ruling in high-profile contract clash
"I'm disappointed that any damages have been awarded to McLaren."
McLaren papaya rules? Oscar Piastri reveals teams’ stance ahead of F1 2026
"We'll get a handle on that fully before we go racing again."
McLaren weighs in on F1 2026 suspension debate as Cadillac and Alpine break early trend
Pushrod or pullrod? That is the question.
Bottas explains why he’s backing Piastri for the 2026 F1 title
Valtteri Bottas has thrown his support behind "fellow Aussie" Oscar Piastri.
Zak Brown reacts as McLaren wins $12million Alex Palou legal case
McLaren has won its legal case against IndyCar driver Alex Palou.
Why McLaren is resisting early upgrade temptation with MCL40
McLaren is set to take a conservative approach to its upgrade plans for the MCL40...
McLaren launches Puma collaboration and it is already selling out
McLaren's F1 2026 kit has dropped, and is selling fast.
McLaren plans delayed Barcelona test start for MCL40
McLaren has confirmed it will not appear on track during the opening day of the pre-season shakedown test in Barcelona...
No Audi F1 compromise as special Cadillac team radio message released – roundup
Wednesday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!
McLaren confirms Puma for F1 2026 season after ending $40m-per-year deal early
McLaren's negotiations with Puma emerged in April 2025.